Greetings everyone! Here's an interesting topic for you today...
"If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them." - George Orwell
This quote is basically saying that if people aren't able to record their thoughts properly, they won't be able to think properly, as they'll forget their thoughts. It might seem strange to forget a brilliant idea, but I've actually had this happen to me so many times. In happened to me last night, in fact! My art teacher always says to record your thoughts as soon as you get them, because you'll definitely forget it. Even if the idea isn't good, you can always build upon it later, forging a truly fantastic thought in the long run.
If a person doesn't think well, then that person won't grow into an innovative being. Then the people who actually have become innovative will do something to improve the lives of all people, which includes the dull ones. As a result, it's possible that the person who hasn't done any thinking will benefit off the people who worked hard.
It's quite an interesting quote, and I agree with it. Think about it in terms of a typical high school. For example, oh I don't know... mine! There are so many kids there who can't think about anything properly. I'm going to slightly disagree with the quote a bit on the writing part, because although writing is important, it's not necessarily the key to thinking well. There are lots of smart people who contribute well verbally but not on paper. So, the writing part is kind of optional. But the creativity is a must, which is something a lot of people don't have. They aren't honing their skills, testing their mind, thinking outside the box... they're just chilling. Yes, chilling is a whole lot of fun, but it's important to have a creative mind. The kids who never allow their mind to grow and explore their world will end up with little to no accomplishments in their life. Meanwhile, the kids who have creative minds will grow up to be something great. One will be an inventor, one a doctor, a teacher, soldier, governor, whatever it may be! These people will be the ones working to improve our world. They're basically doing what those dull kids are supposed to be doing. For example, someone will invent a perfect stain-proof shirt one of these days and market it all over the country. That dull kid will get his hands on it eventually and enjoy its benefits, but he didn't make it. The inventor made it for the good of all. That dull kid is having other people do the work for him. The smart people are essentially filling in the gaps of those who can't contribute.
Should things be that way? No, since there are more dull ones than creative ones. Are things that way? Yes, and they always will be. While I believe nothing is impossible, it's really close to impossible to inspire all people of the world to become something great instead of being dependent on others.
This quote is an introduction to a new book we'll start reading soon... and I think I know what it is. I'll discuss all that in future posts, of course. I'll be sure to keep it in mind while reading, since it pretty much applies directly to our world.
That's all for now. See you next week!
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